My Martin Amis
Jack AldanePersonal stories from writers, critics and publicists about the life and legacy of late English novelist Martin Amis (1949-2023).
Host and producer: Jack Aldane
Music: 'June' by Nigel Martin
Twitter: @mymartinamis
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| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 25 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ComedyFiction | |||
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Leon Craig's debut novel The Decadence was published in September of 2025, with the paperback due to be published in August 2026.
She speaks to Jack Aldane about Amis's 2010 novel The Pregnant Widow, a complex synthesis of comedy of manners, roman à... more
Many a male Amis reader owes his smoking habit to the author.
The novelist Kevin Power is one who thought he'd quit for good, until he spotted Amis and Isabel Fonseca walking on the grounds of Ireland's prestigious Borris House Festival of Writing a... more
For this episode of My Martin Amis, we're plugging into the London recording studio of the New Statesman magazine.
From the intro: "Founded by economists and social reformers Sidney and Beatrice Webb and the Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw in 1... more
David Szalay won the Booker Prize for his sixth novel Flesh in 2025. In this tense, spare, frictionless work of fiction, he drip feeds us the story of the laconic male protagonist Istvan, who spends his youth in a juvenile facility in Hungary before ... more
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If you love the written word and first rate erudition and conversation about one of our best, delivered via a clever format, then this is it.
Apple Podcasts5Impoxtssibxo
United Kingdom5 months ago - A brilliant, indulgent podcast — an apt reflection of Amis’ writing
Great podcast. Each episode serves as a thorough and informative appraisal of Amis’ writings, with entertaining personal stories from guests on how Amis influenced their lives. Big thanks to Jack Aldane for creating this podcast
Apple Podcasts5Hadrian3United Kingdoma year ago - Fantastic podcast
This is a fantastic podcast, in which Jack Aldane talks to different guests about the various works of Martin Amis. Different themes within the books are discussed, and passages read by the guests. I have thoroughly enjoyed the series so far, a ‘must listen’ for any Martin Amis fan, but would also say you don’t have to have read anything by Amis to be able to enjoy this podcast. Five stars from me.
Apple Podcasts5Sam PreestUnited Kingdom2 years ago - A wonderful podcast
This is a wonderful podcast about a writer of enormous influence. Each guest not only brings a different perspective to Amis but also reveals their often complex relationship with him. After each episode you have a deeper understanding of Amis, and also of the guests. Highly recommended.
Apple Podcasts5broadmoorboyUnited Kingdom2 years ago - Funny and insightful
Great show especially with Alys Denby. Really funny readings and unapologetic in its fulsome well deserved praise.
Apple Podcasts5Dec Tenor 1United Kingdom3 years ago
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A series built around long-form conversations with writers, critics, and publicists exploring the life, work, and legacy of a late English novelist. Episodes combine personal memories, close readings, archival material, and discussions of influence, craft, and public persona. Guests range from editors and critics to fellow novelists, often tying Amis's prose to broader literary culture, journalism, and teaching. The format includes reading selections and candid reflections, offering both fans and newcomers a nuanced portrait of a controversial yet influential figure and the literary ecosystem around him.
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Recent guests on My Martin Amis include:
1. Leon Craig
2. George Monaghan
3. Nicholas Harris
4. David Szalay
5. Rob Doyle
6. John McAuliffe
7. Ian McGuire
8. Geoff Dyer
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